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24 AMS Constitutional Era Review

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did Americans fear because of their experience under British rule?

a)

A weak central government

b)

A strong central government

c)

Anarchy

d)

War with the French and Indians

2.

Which principle is a division of power between the national and state governments?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Federalism

3.
Which one of these is NOT a branch of the government?
a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
d)
democrat
4.

Which principle does the Bill of Rights represent?

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

separation of powers

c)

individual liberties

d)

checks and balances

5.

What constitutional principle is pictured?

a)
separation of powers
b)
popular sovereignty
c)

federalism

d)
limited government
6.

In separation of powers, Why do we have 3 branches of government?

a)

to prevent any one branch of government from abusing its power

b)

to make sure all laws are approved by the Supreme Court

c)

to make sure the President uses his cabinet to help advise him for important decisions

d)

to make sure the legislative branch has 2 houses (Senate and House of Representatives)

7.

When a president vetoes a bill given to them by Congress or when the Supreme Court declares something unconstitutional that is an example of

a)

republicanism

b)

checks and balances

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

limited government

8.

What does veto mean?

a)

To cancel or reject

b)

To accept

c)

To change

d)

To judge

9.
Checks and balances guarantee that the 3 branches will 
a)
raise money through taxes.
b)
function independently.
c)
control the actions of state. governments
d)
prevent another branch from gaining too much power.
10.

Everyone accused of a crime in the US are given rights called due process of law. Which amendments protect the rights of the accused?

a)

4th, 5th, and 6th amendments

b)

1st, 2nd, and 3rd amendments

c)

1st, 7th, and 8 amendments

d)

1st, 5th, and 10th amendments

11.

In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson listed grievances or complaints against King George III. The Constitution corrected some of these grievances. Which of the following addresses a grievance?

a)

No slavery

b)

Only Congress has the power to tax

c)

New states must write a state constitution like the US Constitution

d)

Supreme Court justices can only serve for 10 years

12.

Which amendment addressed the grievance of unfair writs of assistance?

a)

4th amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

8th amendment

13.

The 3rd amendment addressed which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Writs of assistance

b)

Quartering soldiers

c)

Taxation without representation

d)

The king abusing his powers

14.

Which amendment deals with the constitutional principle of federalism?

a)

1st amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

9th amendment

d)

10th amendment

15.

Which amendment protects the states from a strong federal government?

a)

10th amendment

b)

9th amendment

c)

6th amendment

d)

5th amendment

16.

Which amendment guarantees you to a trial by jury and a lawyer?

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

5th amendment

17.

Which constitutional principle means that the people are in charge of their government?

a)

Popular sovereignty

b)

Republicanism

c)

Federalism

d)

Limited government

18.

Which of the following is NOT a term for rights?

a)

liberties

b)

freedoms

c)

amendment

19.

Which constitutional principle means that the government cannot do whatever they want, but must obey the law?

a)

Limited government

b)

Federalism

c)

Republicanism

d)

Individual rights

20.

Which amendment grants you the freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

21.

Which amendment says that the government needs a warrant to search you or your property?

a)

3rd amendment

b)

4th amendment

c)

5th amendment

d)

6th amendment

22.

Why does the Constitution allow Congress to override presidential vetoes?

a)

King George III made the British military independent of colonial governments

b)

King George III refused to approve colonial laws passed by the colonies

c)

King George III quartered British soldiers in colonists' homes

d)

King George III dissolved colonial legislatures for opposing him

23.

Which grievances does the 1st amendment address?

a)

The British using abusive "writs of assistance"

b)

King George III quartering British soldiers in the homes of the colonists

c)

King George III punishing the colonists for petitioning him

d)

King George III refusing to approve colonial laws passed by the colonists

24.

Why does the Constitution make the US President commander-in-chief of the military?

a)

The British tried colonists in Vice Admiralty Courts for breaking the Navigation Acts

b)

The British used abusive writs of assistance

c)

King George III quartered British soldiers in colonial homes

d)

The British military was independent and superior to colonial civilian governments

25.

The people electing members to Congress best illustrates which of the following principles?

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Republicanism

d)

Limited Government

26.

Division of government into a legislative, judicial, and executive branch is which of the follwong constitutional principle?

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

27.

What did the Antifederalists demand be added to the U.S. Constitution that would protect individual freedoms and liberties from the federal government?

a)

A strengthen judiciary

b)

A strong chief executive

c)

Stronger state powers

d)

The Bill of Rights

28.

Which argument would the authors of the Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?

a)

A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution.

b)

A strong central government is what the United States needs.

c)

The United States need stronger states

d)

A weak central government is what the United States needs

29.

Which group argued a strong national government would unify the country and make it more stable?

a)

Federalists

b)

Loyalists

c)

Patriots

d)

Anti-Federalists

30.
The Northwest Ordinance was developed by Congress under the Articles of Confederation to
a)
establish a process for orderly future westward expansion of the U.S.
b)
provide a process to relocate Native Americans.
c)
provide a process for amending the Constitution.
d)
provide a process for expansion of slavery into new states.
31.

According to the Northwest Ordinance, after a territory had 60,000 settlers, it could--

a)

allow women the right to vote.

b)

become an independent country.

c)

be required to pay federal income taxes.

d)

apply to be admitted as a new U.S. state.

32.

What did Americans fear because of their experience under British rule?

a)

A weak central government

b)

A strong central government

c)

Anarchy

d)

War with the French and Indians

33.

Which of the following was written to support the ratification of the Constitution?

a)

Northwest Ordinance.

b)

Anti-Federalist Papers

c)

Federalist Papers

d)

Bill of Rights.

34.

In the House of Representatives what is representation based on?

a)

Equal, same number for each state

b)

A state's population

c)

Amount of taxes paid

d)

Number of voters

35.

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which of the following established the way enslaved persons would be counted for representation?

a)

New Jersey Plan

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Constitutional Compromise

36.

State governments had the MOST power under which document?

a)

Constitution

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Declaration of Independence

37.

What divides government into 3 separate branches in order to prevent the abuse of power?

a)

Separation of powers

b)

Federalism

c)

A bill of rights

d)

limited government

38.

Which important powers did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

power to force states to pay taxes and enforce laws

b)

power to sign treaties with foreign countries

c)

power to coin and print money

d)

power to maintain and operate a military

39.

Our U.S. Constitution was written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. What year did this very important event occur?

a)

1776.

b)

1787.

c)

1803.

d)

1789.

40.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is important because
a)
it provided a system for the orderly growth of the U.S.
b)
it called for a stronger executive branch to lead the country.
c)
it called for adoption of the Constitution.
d)
it led to the ratification of the Constitution.
41.

Patrick Henry and George Mason were

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Federalists

c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

42.

How did 3/5 Compromise benefit the South ?

a)

They would pay lower federal taxes to the Northern states.

b)

A deal was made between north and south to move the nation's capitol to the South.

c)

It increased the political influence of the South in the House of Representatives

d)

It was a better compromise than the Great Compromise.

43.
Under the Articles of Confederation, it was difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties because
a)
most congressional decisions required the approval of 9 states.
b)
any congressional action required the approval of the president.
c)
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
d)
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
44.
The Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan were combined at the Constitutional Convention to become the 
a)
Great Compromise
b)
3/5 Compromise
c)
Constitution
d)
Bill of Rights
45.

At the Constitutional Convention who argued against a strong national or federal government and wanted a bill of rights?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

John Jay

c)

James Madison

d)

George Mason.

46.

Alexander Hamilton was a---

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

c)

Loyalist

d)

Whig

47.

During the Constitutional Era James Madison was a---

a)

Antifederalist

b)

Federalist

c)

Loyalist

d)

Democratic-Republican

48.

What essays did James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay write?

a)

The Articles of Confederation.

b)

The Federalist Papers

c)

The Anti-Federalist Papers

d)

The Bill of Rights

49.

At the Constitutional Convention, which compromise resolved the issue of how large and small states were going to be represented in Congress?

a)

the Missouri Compromise

b)

the Virginia Compromise

c)

the Great Compromise

d)

the 3/5 Compromise

50.

Within the 1st amendment, all of these rights are protected EXCEPT:

a)

petition

b)

press

c)

right to an attorney or lawyer

d)

religion

51.

Which of the following is NOT an example of due process rights?

a)

trial by jury

b)

know the charges against you

c)

fair treatment by the law

d)

freedom of speech

52.

The 8th Amendment guarantees anyone accused of a crime will not be

a)

denied a lawyer or attorney.

b)

searched without a proper search warrant.

c)

denied a fair and speedy trial.

d)

given a punishment for his crime that is cruel and unusual.

53.

Our Founding Fathers knew that the future always brings change. To make sure our new government could change with new situations and circumstances, they

a)

created a process for amending the Constitution.

b)

put a time limit on the Constitution of 250 years so a new Constitution would have to be written.

c)

gave U.S. citizens a special vote to cancel the Constitution when it became outdated.

d)

wrote a second Constitution to be used after 250 years.

54.

Which amendment protects the states from a strong federal government?

a)

10th amendment

b)

9th amendment

c)

6th amendment

d)

5th amendment

55.

Which amendment guarantees you to a trial by jury and a lawyer?

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

5th amendment

56.

Which amendment guarantees you to the right to bear arms?

a)

1st amendment

b)

2nd amendment

c)

3rd amendment

d)

4th amendment

57.

Which amendment guarantees you the right to a jury in a civil case (dispute over money, family law etc.) when the amount of money involved is more than $20?

a)

6th amendment

b)

7th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

5th amendment

58.

Which amendment states that you have more rights than what is listed in the Constitution?

a)

10th amendment

b)

9th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

7th amendment

59.

What does bicameral mean?

a)

Legislative body that has 2 chambers

b)

Legislative body that has 1 chamber

c)

Division of power between federal and state governments

d)

Having 3 branches of government

60.

Which chamber came from the New Jersey Plan and has equal representation?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

White House

d)

Chamber of Deputies

61.

Which chamber came from the Virginia Plan and has representation based on population?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

White House

d)

Chamber of Deputies

62.

Which plan from the Great Compromise benefited the large states?

a)

Virginia Plan

b)

New Jersey Plan

c)

Connecticut Plan

d)

New York Plan

63.

Which plan from the Great Compromise benefited the small states?

a)

New York Plan

b)

Virginia Plan

c)

New Jersey Plan

d)

Connecticut Plan

64.

What is due process?

a)

Being treated fairly by the judicial system

b)

Your 1st amendment rights

c)

Being paid on time

d)

The rights everyone is due by being a citizen

65.

What does ratify / ratification mean?

a)

To approve

b)

To disagree

c)

To change

d)

To reject

66.

Why did the federal government under the Articles of Confederation have such a weak government?

a)

Americans were afraid of a strong abusive central government

b)

The government was too weak after fighting the British

c)

There wasn't enough money to make the government stronger

d)

They wanted to model it on the British Parliament

67.

Which group wanted strong states and a bill of rights?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Loyalists

d)

Patriots

68.

John Jay was a---

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

c)

Loyalist

d)

Democratic-Republican

69.

What does grievance mean?

a)

complaint

b)

approval

c)

reject

d)

change

70.

What does ratify mean?

a)

to formally accept

b)

to change

c)

to reject

d)

to complain

71.

Match the role of each branch according to separation of powers

a)

Executive Branch

1.

Enforces the law

b)

Legislative Branch

2.

Writes the law

c)

Judicial Branch

3.

Interprets the law

72.

Organize these views into its correct group

Categorize the following

Strong national government

Strong state governments

Supports the Constitution

Against the Constitution

Against the addition of a bill of rights

Wants a bill of rights added to the Constitution

Fears the president will become like a king

Checks and balances will prevent the president from becoming a king

Federalists
Antifederalists
73.

Place the individuals into their correct groups

Categorize the following

Alexander Hamilton

James Madison

John Jay

Patrick Henry

George Mason

Federalists
Antifederalist
74.

Organize the characteristics into the correct compromise

Categorize the following

Large state vs small states

Virginia Plan

New Jersey Plan

Bicameral Legislature

Slavery and representation

Southern states vs northern states

Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise